Dwight Rich School Of The Arts
Tel:
(517) 755-1160
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts serves 318 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts's student population of 318 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 318 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dwight Rich School Of The Arts is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2263 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 8% |
| Black | 56% | 18% |
| White | 16% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lansing Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dwight Rich School Of The Arts is Ingham Academyfamily Center (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lewton School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lansing Lewton School Grades: K-7 | 290 students
0.4 miles
2000 Lewton Pl
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1460 0.4 K-7 290 - Lansing Cole Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 209 students
0.6 miles
1915 West Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 372-0038 0.6 K-6 209 - Lansing Forrest G Averill School Grades: PK-4 | 165 students
0.8 miles
3201 Averill Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1220 0.8 PK-4 165 - Lansing Lansing Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 646 students
0.8 miles
3300 Express Ct
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 882-9585 0.8 K-8 646 - Lansing Ingham Academyfamily Center Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 72 students
1.0 miles
1601 West Holmes Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 352-2692 1.0 7-12 72
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